4 Oct 2002 #21 andy_wilson New member Joined 16 May 2001 Messages 2,716 Location S. Yorkshire / Devon Visit site DIY Maintenance
4 Oct 2002 #22 andy_wilson New member Joined 16 May 2001 Messages 2,716 Location S. Yorkshire / Devon Visit site Whatever it is, it doesn't come in a hi-viz colour. Training Experience (cumulative not just repetitive) Active maintenance schedule Anchor Good warps Bungs tied next to the holes in the hull Sails ready to hoist even when motoring (OK for some of us) Yacht adequately manned (eg who is going to save the vessel / deliver it home / call for help / recover the casualty when you go over the side?)
Whatever it is, it doesn't come in a hi-viz colour. Training Experience (cumulative not just repetitive) Active maintenance schedule Anchor Good warps Bungs tied next to the holes in the hull Sails ready to hoist even when motoring (OK for some of us) Yacht adequately manned (eg who is going to save the vessel / deliver it home / call for help / recover the casualty when you go over the side?)
4 Oct 2002 #23 Q qsiv New member Joined 30 Sep 2002 Messages 1,690 Location Channel Islands Visit site sea time with someone who knows what they are doing and why they are doing it